The Grand Opera House is showing two special films to tie in with Dementia Awareness Week.

The week, which runs from Sunday 14 to Saturday, May 20, by hosting a number of dementia friendly events.

Screened in the Baby Grand Studio, there will be an introductory workshop on digital photography for people with dementia, and will be providing dementia awareness training to members of the Theatre staff.

On Tuesday, May 16 at 11.30am the Opera House theatre is showing Calamity Jane, and on Thursday, May 18 at 11.30am the film Brooklyn will be screened.

Dementia-friendly film screenings provide an entertaining and inclusive cinematic experience for those living with dementia, their families and their carers.

These screenings are adapted to create a safe and welcoming environment by lowering lights, removing adverts and allowing the audience to move around freely.

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In addition to the two films, the Theatre will also host a workshop on Wednesday, May 17 at 11am for those with a passion for pictures. The workshop will help develop photography skills in Introduction to Digital Photography with industry professionals offering guidance on how to get the best angles and capture fascinating images.

To book your tickets for any of these events contact the Box Office on 028 9024 1919 or visit goh.co.uk .